The Results-Oriented Cycle of Inquiry (ROCI) is a five-step process used to support continuous organizational learning and improvement in schools. The five steps are: 1) Identify a problem of practice, 2) Investigate root causes, 3) Develop and implement an action plan, 4) Monitor progress and adjust as needed, and 5) Reflect and celebrate. ROCI is designed to help sharpen focus on results and develop habits of continuous improvement.

1. The Results-Oriented
Cycle of Inquiry
• The Results-Oriented Cycle of Inquiry
(ROCI) is the most powerful means we
have found for building schools’
capability for continuous organizational
learning and improvement. ROCI is a set
of five simple steps designed to support
individuals in sharpening their focus on
results and developing habits that fuel
continuous improvement

2. 1.Identify a
problem of
practice
• A problem of practice in education is an area that a
school or school district identifies that relates
to school or system performance and/or
community well-being. It is a specific statement or
question that guides a plan to address and find
solutions for the problem through leading change
within the organization1 Some examples of
problems of practice in education are:
• How can we increase student engagement and
motivation in online learning?
• How can we improve the literacy skills of English
language learners in our school?
• How can we foster a culture of collaboration and
feedback among teachers?
• What is the problem of practice that you want to
identify

4. 3.Develop
and
implement an
action plan
To develop and implement an action plan in the result oriented cycle of
inquiry, you need to follow these steps12:
Identify the actions or strategies that will help you achieve your SMART
goal.
Assign roles and responsibilities to yourself and others who are involved in
the plan.
Set a timeline and milestones for each action or strategy.
Track your progress and collect data to measure the impact of your actions
or strategies.
Adjust your plan as needed based on the data and feedback you receive.
Share and communicate your results with others who are interested or
affected by your plan.
Reflect on the process and celebrate your achievements.

5. 4.Monitor progress and adjust as needed
Create a steady check-in schedule to review your action plan and goals regularly.
Record and analyze data to measure the impact of your actions or strategies on your problem of practice.
Adjust your goals as new data becomes available or as your situation changes.
Determine what corrective action is required, when it must occur, and who must do it.
Monitor the effectiveness and efficiency of the measure, and make adjustments as needed.
Use feedback from your students, peers, or supervisors to evaluate the measure.
Use data from other sources, such as student work samples, observations, or surveys.

6. 5.Reflect and
celebrate
1. Set aside some time to review your action
plan, goals, data, and feedback.
2. Identify what you have learned, what you
have achieved, and what challenges you
have faced.
3. Recognize the contributions of yourself and
others who were involved in the plan.
4. Celebrate your successes and appreciate
your efforts with gratitude and joy.
5. Share your reflections and celebrations
with others who are interested or affected
by your plan.
6. Plan for the next steps or future actions
based on your reflections and celebrations.